Proper Time to Use AAS

[Steve.t]

Hey guys, my question pertains to the proper time to use AAS. Obviously, there is no magical age at which it is proper to use AAS. It’s not like as soon as you hit a certain age, it’s a green light to starting cycling. There obviously is a reason why it is recommended that you are at least within your late teens/early twenties before you should consider using them. I’ve read various sources of information as to when it is okay to begin using them, and I still haven’t found the exact reasons why. All I’ve found in a nut shell is:

- Wait until early twenties
- May stunt growth
- May slow down/permanently stop natural testosterone production (Risk for all…)

So my question is what is the difference between using AAS at say 18, and using at 21? It seems many people use them in their LATE teens and have not had many problems, due to proper usage. Obviously there is a bit more growth that occurs between your late teens and early twenties, but nothing drastic. What indicators are there that give a green light to use AAS, meaning that it is safe to do so? How does one know, other than hitting that “magical” age? I’ve been working out for about 4 years now, been eating clean for a year to two, and I’m not making gains like I did when I first started. On the long, slow grind to improvement.

Appreciate the answers, guys.

- Steve

[MMArmour]

before I get into this and give some very long explanations.

what are your stats bro?

I assume youre in the teenage bracet?

[Steve.t]

Ah the stats, of course.

Age: 18
Height: 5"7
Weight: 170 (Not sure BF%, 10%, abs visible, but not contest conditioned)
Been working out for 4 years now, been eating properly for about a year now, meaning eating 6 meals a day, proper supplementation, proper protein/fats/carbs, etc.

[T-MOS]

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=332958

[Steve.t]

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=332958

The only requirement I don't meet here is the first one, under 25. I'm no expert, but I don't know if waiting until then is completely neccessary. Again, not trynig to be a smartass here, it just seems as though many people have started at 18-21, without any problems having arisen. I've read that post a while back, by the way.

[jamyjamjr]

The only requirement I don't meet here is the first one, under 25. I'm no expert, but I don't know if waiting until then is completely neccessary. Again, not trynig to be a smartass here, it just seems as though many people have started at 18-21, without any problems having arisen. I've read that post a while back, by the way.

with your stats, if i were u i'd be worried about my diet more then when i wanna start gear

[Matt]

The only requirement I don't meet here is the first one, under 25. I'm no expert, but I don't know if waiting until then is completely neccessary. Again, not trynig to be a smartass here, it just seems as though many people have started at 18-21, without any problems having arisen. I've read that post a while back, by the way.

Yes you are right, but if you look hard enough you will find horrific threads written by those that started to young.

Why take the risk...

[tyward]

Well, I don't completely understand your statement that "they haven't had any problems"? Do you mean after a year, after five years, or twenty years? Do you mean they haven't experienced low libido, ED, hairloss, general hormonal problems, injury problems with their bone and muscle structure or any other of the miriad afflictions that can plague the human body. I think you might want to research that a little further. I'm not trying to be mean, just honest. At your age you can lift, eat and gain plenty of size, and do it all natural. Why would you want to pass that up? T

[Phate]

The only requirement I don't meet here is the first one, under 25. I'm no expert, but I don't know if waiting until then is completely neccessary. Again, not trynig to be a smartass here, it just seems as though many people have started at 18-21, without any problems having arisen. I've read that post a while back, by the way.

i assume then you've had a epiphyseal test to see if you plates are fused?

how bout blood work to see your current natty test production?

[Malbevisstheten]

If you can't break 170 after 4 years of training I'd say go play ping pong, or take up nintendo.

[Phate]

If you can't break 170 after 4 years of training I'd say go play ping pong, or take up nintendo.

he's 5'7, and at 18 he hasn't had the advantage of peaked testosterone as long as someone who started training at 20+ years old would have

second, i play ping pong competitively so back the hell up, lol

[DOHCrazy]

I figure if you can't handle researching an already asked question, you can't handle AAS use.

[c-Z]

Good weight for your height but way to young to consider any steroid.... Give it a few years bro.